XENIA — Vaughn Broadnax, a 1980 Xenia High School graduate, will serve as the honorary captain for Thursday’s Oct. 25 varsity high school football game between Fairborn and host Xenia, at Doug Adams Stadium. Broadnax was a standout football player and wrestler for the Buccaneers, winning the 1980 state wrestling championship going 34-0. He went on to be a three-year starter at fullback for The Ohio State University Buckeyes football team, where he amassed 1,079 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns during his career. Broadnax was recently voted the best Ohio State football player to ever wear the number 38. Broadnax is scheduled to address the Buccaneers team prior to kickoff.

The 5K will start and end at the middle school and prizes will be awarded for the fastest times, for the best costumes, and for the most raffle tickets sold. There will be music playing and plenty of food for everyone at the finish line. Even occasional runners are invited, as this is an opportunity to bring the community and the entire middle school family together to do something fun and healthy.

Raffle prizes include a smart TV, Apple watch, and a $100 gift card. The total cost is $20 per person, which includes a T-shirt. For more information call 937-675-9391.

Dragons holding Green Team auditions

DAYTON — The Dayton Dragons will conduct auditions for several professional entertainment positions with the team on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Fifth Third Field.

The Dragons will hold auditions for the “Green Team,” on-field entertainment hosts, and mascot performers for the 2019 season. The Dragons are seeking fun, energetic, and enthusiastic performers for these positions.

Individuals can audition for any or all of the positions. Interested applicants MUST register for an audition time at www.daytondragons.com. Auditions will include dancing, improvisation, and interview questions. Persons should dress comfortably. A professional résumé with references is required. Candidates must be at least 16 years old on Jan. 1, 2019.

Learn-to-Row class offered

MORAINE — The Dayton Boat Club adult rowing program will host a learn-to-row class Friday through Sunday, Nov. 2-4, at the club’s boathouse on 3040 East River Road in Moraine.

The course fee is $100 per person, which is deducted from a rower’s seasonal dues if he or she joins the team for winter workouts following the course. Wear comfortable but not loose-fitting exercise clothes suitable for the forecast temperature. Bring a water bottle, a pair of socks and a small towel.

Boot camp starts Nov. 5

XENIA — Kevan Dilworth, of Phalanx Fitness, in conjunction with Snap Fitness of 1822 West Park Square in Xenia, will be offering an eight-week Military Training Readiness course for perspective military recruits to learn what basic training, and intensive military special ops training, will be like.

Men and women, ages 17 and up, who are interested in a military or police academy career are invited to attend the courses which will be held at Snap Fitness. One-hour sessions will start at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5 and will continue Mondays and Fridays for eight weeks. The course is limited to the first 20 people who register. Visit Snap Fitness or call 937-372-5000 to register.